Training seminars for Field Trial Judges

All judges must be fully conversant with the Kennel Club Field Trial (J) Regulations. A very effective way to achieve this is by attending a Kennel Club Requirements of a Field Trial Judges Seminar. The seminar and accompanying examination provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the Regulations and also discuss judging procedure and etiquette. Seminar scripts can be found in the downloads section of this page.

Anyone who is holding a field trial related seminar this year is invited to email the details to Working Dog Activities via gundogs@thekennelclub.org.uk

Upcoming Field Trial Judges Seminars

Judges seminars are usually hosted by Registered Clubs and Societies, but any individual or group is welcome to organise and host one.

FT Rule Seminar (pointer and setters) with ExaminationPresenter Jon KeanSunday 4th August 2019To be held at Glenmore Lodge, Glenmore Forest Park, Aviemore, PH22 1QZStart 13.00 pm£20 per person to include all RefreshmentsCoffee from 09:30Book by emailing jonkean@hotmail.co.uk

Organising a Field Trial Seminar

The seminar content must be presented by an officially appointed Kennel Club Accredited Presenter.

Societies, individuals or groups organising a seminar should contact one of the Accredited Presenters (see List of approved Field Trial Accredited Presenters) to invite them to conduct the seminar and arrange a suitable venue. Organisers can then advertise the seminar to attract sufficient attendees.

The organisers charge attendees reasonable fees at their discretion and should arrange for payment of the Accredited Presenter's expenses with the presenter.

Presenters will usually bring relevant literature (such as regulation books, judges' guides and judges' record books) to the seminar for purchase by the candidates - in some cases the cost may be included in the seminar fee.

For more information about Field Trials Seminars please contact Working Dog Activities via gundogs@thekennelclub.org.uk or by calling 020 7518 1059.